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WORKSHOP REVIEW

Beautiful weather. Warm, sunny with a breeze!

We pretty much had the arena all to ourselves.

BBQ LUNCH! Be sad if you missed it.

We covered the concepts of Body Language, Body Position and “Quiet Conversation” with everyone. This is VERY ILLUMINATING because 80% -90% of the horse-folks don’t use these concepts effectively. It was a BIG focus throughout the workshop. When folks used the concepts effectively the ability of the horse to understand what is being asked rises greatly!

We then covered SIX Groundwork Exercises (one of which combines FIVE distinct exercises into one awesome pre-flight check) which helped everyone improve their communication and control. These exercises really drove home the concepts we were working on and how important they are to being involved in a successful partnership with one’s horse.

Then we saddled up (after a water break)! We worked on THREE riding exercises which challenged everyone’s idea of “softness” and “quiet conversation”. With everyone getting some wins we called it for LUNCH.

BBQ LUNCH. Yep. It was good.

Then after we did a pre-flight check we saddled up again. We worked on FIVE MORE under saddle exercises. Communication and control “standards” were challenged and taken to new levels. When we wrapped up we had achieved the triumvirate of Concentrated Training, Long Rides and Wet Saddle Pads.

It was a good day!

We hope YOU can join us in May for the next Workshop!